A new workplace right – a ‘right to disconnect’ – has been introduced by the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024, with effect from 26 August 2024 (or 26 August 2025 for small business employers). On 23 August 2024, a Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission finalized the new “right to disconnect” model term, which will soon be inserted into all modern awards. Whilst we wait for the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to issue its guidance on the new workplace right, here’s what you should know, and what we think you should do to prepare for the introduction of the right to disconnect.

Law No. 32102, an amendment to the Telework Law, has been published, incorporating rights and obligations for teleworkers, as well as modifications to the minimum content of telework agreements.

The Executive Power will adapt the Regulation of the Telework Law to these new rules within 90 calendar days.

On 26 June 2024, the Luxembourg parliament adopted draft bill No. 8070 (“Law”). The Law aims to implement into Luxembourg law Directive (EU) 2019/1152 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on transparent and predictable working conditions in the EU (“Directive”).

The Directive aims to enhance transparent and predictable working conditions across the EU by mandating comprehensive employment contract information and ensuring timely communication of essential job details to employees. It seeks to improve job security and provide a clear legal framework for employment relationships.